Mayilaa

Mayilaa is a 2026 Tamil drama film directed by Semmalar Annam in her debut feature and presented by Pa. Ranjith. The film produced by Newton Cinema is set in a village in Tamil Nadu and tells the story of Poongodi's struggle for independence and self-respect through the eyes of her daughter, Sudar.
The film had its world premiere at the 55th International Film Festival Rotterdam in Bright Future section on 31 January 2026.

Cast

Melodi Dorcas as Mayilaa
Shudarkodi V as Poongodi's daughter
Sathya Maruthani
Geetha Kailasam
Auto Chandran
Janaki Suresh

Production

The director of the film Semmalar Annam in an interview disclosed that the idea of the film came to her during her travel to villages for her acting projects. She said, "I would speak to women there, and listen to their life stories. I included all that in my film."

Release

Mayilaa will have its world premiere at the 55th International Film Festival Rotterdam on 31 January 2026, in Bright Future section.